The Mulwala and Benalla Facility Redevelopment is a project across two regional Defence establishments: the Benalla Munitions Facility in Victoria and the Mulwala Explosive Facility in NSW. The Benalla site produces ammunition, explosive ordnance and other munitions, while the Mulwala site focuses on high quality propellants and explosives.
The scope includes:
- Infrastructure upgrades at each site roads, fencing and security systems, emergency generators, potable water supply.
- Building upgrades, modifications, and new build.
- Establish climate change adaptation monitoring/management.
Key Dates
| May 2027 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| Jun 2030 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Downer |
| Shortlist: | ACCIONA, Built, CPB Contractors, Icon SI, and Seymour Whyte |
| Procurement note: | Shortlisted candidates were selected from the Defence Infrastructure Panel – Major Construction 2025-2030 (DIP-MC). |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Aug 2025 | A contract was awarded for the planning phase of the project. |
| Nov 2025 | The Department of Defence hosted an Industry Briefing on the Defence Estate Capital and Sustainment Works Program. The briefing confirmed that a Request for Tender for the project is expected Q2 2026. |
| Jan 2026 | The Department of Defence has selected a shortlist of five contractors to tender for construction works as the Managing Contractor for the project. The shortlist comprises ACCIONA, Built, CPB Contractors, Icon SI, and Seymour White Constructions. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2025)
Sector
Other
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
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